Suspected meth lab uncovered in Taylorville

Taylorville police uncovered a suspected methamphetamine lab while searching a home in the 500 block of South Webster Street Saturday.

Pamela Muffick, 42, Julie Hampton, 56, and Richard Ruff, 41, all of Taylorville, were arrested. Each is charged with aggravated unlawful participation in meth production and unlawful possession of meth manufacturing materials.

The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation by the Taylorville Police Department into meth production in Christian County.

Anyone with information related to meth manufacturing or distribution can contact Taylorville police at 824-2211 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 568-TIPS.